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Tall Ships Youth Trust

Their voyages give the young people an opportunity to work together aboard an ocean-based yacht where they work as a team by using communication and problem-solving skills. A grant from us allowed 20 young people aged 12-15 to join in a five-night voyage in the summertime, where they took part in setting and stowing sails, helming, rope work, navigation, climbing the mast, rowing the dinghies, cooking and cleaning. 

One of the young people who took part said “It was really amazing, I loved the whole experience, cooking cleaning, learning knots and just getting involved. I’ve improved my self-confidence because I was quite shy before. I’ve also conquered my fear of heights! We climbed the mast at sunset and the view was incredible.”